Thannal school of natural building

Learn with Thannal

Learning natural buildings is a gradual process, to be consumed and assimilated slowly. More than learning the technicalities, it is about being in sync with the materials, to connect with nature. We believe that to feel and experience this, is the true learning.
At Thannal we are constantly in the process of experimenting, studying, documenting and exploring the possibilities of natural materials along with practicing techniques of natural building, both old and new. Thannal wishes for all eager learners to be a part of this learning experience with us.
For hands on introduction to the possibilities of building sustainably, Thannal conducts workshops for anyone and everyone who can recognise the value of earth that lies beneath us.

We conduct workshops with architecture students, encouraging students to imbibe the understanding of natural buildings rather than rampantly adapting to the modern industrialised materials to fulfil the so called “needs” of the urban chaos, without understanding their consequences. These workshops intend to give young architects the prospect to think for themselves, and explore their options.Workshops are also conducted for people from all walks of life, to experience the beauty of building with mud. It would be an introduction to the wide array of possibilities that lie in this field. This is a hands-on experience, engaging participants in team work, learning values of community building.

Volunteer with us long term or short term to get a more wholesome understanding, and to witness all that goes behind the scene. Volunteering will give you the opportunity to grasp the intricacies that go into planning and execution of buildings.
You can apprentice with us, and be a part of our team, sharing the responsibilities and learning as we are. You can co-ordinate the implementation of work on site, also assist in documenting precious traditional buildings.Thannal School of architecture is a dream that is still in its nascent stage of realisation. An Alternative architecture school, where everyone is welcome to learn, this school focuses on spreading the natural way of building.
We’re looking forward to having natural building enthusiasts on board with us in this journey to create and re create while exploring our limits to express creatively and sustainably.